Mediterranean Bowl
Quinoa topped with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta and hummus, with a lemon and oregano dressing.
Make Ahead and Storage
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days with the dressing kept separate.
Making Mediterranean Bowl
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer it covered in 400 ml water for 15 minutes. Rest covered for 5 minutes and fluff.
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Warm the chickpeas in the 1 tbsp oil with the paprika for 5 minutes.
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Shake the dressing oil, lemon juice, oregano and salt in a jar.
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Divide the quinoa between four bowls and top with the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta and hummus. Drizzle with the dressing.
Tips for Success
- Rinse the quinoa first.
- Dice the vegetables evenly.
- Warm the chickpeas.
- Dress the bowls just before serving.
Behind the Recipe
A bowl like this is as good as its dressing and its crunch. The ingredients are ordinary, and they are good because each is cut to the right size and seasoned separately rather than all at once.
Rinse the quinoa under cold water, which washes away the bitter coating, then simmer it for 15 minutes. Let it steam, covered, for 5 minutes off the heat so the grains separate and fluff.
While it cools, dice the cucumber and tomato to the same size and salt them lightly. Drain the chickpeas and warm them in a pan with a little oil and smoked paprika for 5 minutes, so they are not cold and flabby.
Shake the dressing in a jar: olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic and a pinch of salt. Layer the quinoa in four bowls and arrange the toppings in sections, finishing with feta, olives and a big spoonful of hummus.
Good Alongside
Warm pitta · Grilled chicken · Lemon wedges · Tzatziki
Changing the Recipe
- Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.
Quick Answers
How long does Mediterranean Bowl take to make?
About 40 minutes in total — 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Mediterranean Bowl?
Rinse the quinoa first. Dice the vegetables evenly. Warm the chickpeas. Dress the bowls just before serving.
What should I serve with Mediterranean Bowl?
Warm pitta; Grilled chicken; Lemon wedges; Tzatziki.
How should Mediterranean Bowl be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days with the dressing kept separate.
Is Mediterranean Bowl suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Mediterranean Bowl?
About 674 kcal per serving, with 22 g protein, 61 g carbohydrate and 38 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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